Just want to say first to Don's family that I truly grieve your loss with you. What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful soul. I heard of his love and grief for his soul mate Betty as well as his unconditional love of his children.
  I met Don back in June of 1999 at the Paso Robles Inn. I was there for the 30th annual Franklin Westrek Meet. He was so nice in welcoming to his community.  He was the gentleman and truly enjoyed talking about engines with me.  That first meeting turned into a 20 year long friendship. We would talk about all kinds of things. Especially the differences in weather from Texas to California. Usually about all the rain we receive in N. Texas and the California droughts. He had a great love for the outdoors, as I did as well. I'm sure he listened to my  complaints more than once about single parenting or the stress of. I am so grateful for getting to witness his life through these wonderful memories for being the great person  he was. Also grateful for his genuine friendship. May the God of ALL comfort (2 Corinthians1:3-5) bring healing, peace, and unity. 

I really enjoyed working with him and the time we spent with him at the lake.

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Donald William Hammer

December 20, 1925 – February 21, 2019

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